Hi there!

[misspidgie]

Hello,

I've been doing Atkins since the day after Easter and have had more success on it than I ever did on Weight Watchers...I think counting carbs has been a lot easier than points!

I was hardcore during Induction...but after those two weeks I stayed on induction for awhile, then got into this weird stage where I wasn't being serious about OWL and just cheating a lot. So now I'm at the point where I'm doing my best to get back to induction for awhile, reign my cravings in, then work on OWL!

Desserts are my biggest craving - chocolate in particular. I'm always open to new recipes...I've tried some of the Atkins Advantage shakes and bars, and they're yummy!

I'm glad to join the board!

[boonie stomper]

Welcome to the board, Misss Pidgie!




This place is a haven, refuge and resource beyond my wildest hopes when I was riding the yo-yo... Keep tight with this board, posting and reading, and your copy of DANDR, and Atkins diet will work it magic as you work it accordingly...

[liv]

Glad to have you here.
Hope to learn more about your journey.
Here we are not big fans of those Atkins products for the induction phase.
Sure hope you find some recipes that you like that will help you.
I have OWL more or less to the letter (but OWL is very flexible) and have liked it. Hope you will to when you get there.

[imagood1]

Induction is the time to rein in your hunger and change your bad habits into good ones. Here is some information you should read.

It sounds like you need to read the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book -- you'll understand the plan and the science behind it which will make it easier for you to stay on plan. If you can't find a copy locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t - start today! Most of us aren’t active before Atkins – but once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out some time each day to walk, run, swim find something you like and just do it!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people – you can use them further up the Rungs but not to begin with. Also remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth - the bars and shakes AREN'T on the acceptable food list!

Here is a thread that will give you loads of information to be able to follow the plan correctly. (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)

Here is a little more information you'll need:
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

www.fitday.com get a free membership and track your daily food intake. Track NET CARBS daily … and also use the journal, for your daily moods, etc….it’s a great tool to help you.

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Crystal Lite, sugar free drinks of any kind don't count toward your daily water intake – PURE water is the only thing that count toward your daily water intake.

After your 64 ounces you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (causes weight stall in many people)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons
*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.
Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases

Good luck on your journey.

[chinadoll]

The shakes and bars are known stallers and are feeding that sweet tooth that keeps calling to you. Try to stay away from any kind of sweet for the first month or so and you may find your tastes will have changed some.